4th Air Support Operations Group | |
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Active | 5 June 1942 – 5 June 1947 15 March 1984 – 1 July 1994 1 August 1996 – present [1] |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Type | Combat support |
Role | Air support operations |
Part of | United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa |
Garrison/HQ | Vogelweh, Germany |
Engagements | World War II – American Theater World War II – EAME Theater
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Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (x7) |
Insignia | |
4th Air Support Operations Group emblem (Approved 6 May 1985) [1] |
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